Politics

Americans Are Spending Luxury Dollars for Dive-Bar Service

The government’s onerous rules impose a burdensome tax on time.

AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions

As the US president struggles to end his Iran war, and approval ratings hit new lows, he leans on a familiar gambit

Jon Ossoff went low on Natalie Harp. The plan worked

The senator’s remarks reflect a turning point in Democrats’ attacks on the president. What should we make of them?

In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé

Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industry

Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show

August 27, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Not American Enough

GOP lawmakers are pushing to restrict the rights of naturalized and dual citizens—including their ability to run for office.

Congress is sleepwalking into a Social Security crisis

There will never be a convenient time to address Social Security. Waiting only guarantees that the solutions available tomorrow will be harder than the ones available today. Social Security is an American promise, and Congress seems unmotivated or unwilling to do the hard work required to keep it.

An Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage

Statesmen, beware what you do. The destiny of unborn and unnumbered generations is in your hands.

Dancing to Forget in Ukraine’s Capital City

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Primary Meddling’s Bipartisan Turn

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A Trump Endorsement Matters, but It Isn’t Magic

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Ghent professors challenged expertise of Jason Arday’s plagiarism accuser

Allegations Nathan Cofnas was unqualified for Ghent role and would cause ‘negative impact’ made to senior leaders months ago